Lee Kay Center Pond Fish Stocking
Utah · 2009–2023 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Lee Kay Center Pond was last stocked August 15, 2023 with Tiger Trout. Lee Kay Center Pond has 124 stocking records on file, spanning 2009–2023, with about 1,352,819 fish stocked over that period.
When Lee Kay Center Pond is stocked
Lee Kay Center Pond is typically stocked year-round, most often in April — 17 stocking events in that peak month.
By species
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Lee Kay Center Pond
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Utah.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Lee Kay Center Pond, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Lee Kay Center Pond was last stocked August 15, 2023, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Utah freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Utah license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Utah fish & wildlife agency.Official Utah regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Lee Kay Center Pond:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Catfish Rigging
Fish a Carolina slip-sinker bottom rig with a 1/2 to 1 oz egg sinker, swivel, and 1/0–3/0 circle hook. Baits such as chicken liver, cut baitfish (shad), nightcrawlers, and stink baits produce best during early morning, dusk, or night in deeper holes.
Tiger Trout Profile Tips
Known for hitting lures and flies aggressively; a favorite for anglers seeking a distinctive, hard-fighting stocked trout.
Rainbow Trout Profile Tips
The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.
Recommended Tackle for Lee Kay Center Pond
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
Heavy Duty Offset Circle Hooks (1/0–3/0)
Circle hooks naturally turn into the corner of a catfish's jaw as it turns, preventing gut-hooking and improving hookup rates.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Tiger Trout | 5,100 | 2.92" | Utah DWR |
| December 16, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 21,809 | 3.67" | Utah DWR |
| December 16, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 10,295 | 2.12" | Utah DWR |
| October 25, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 20,800 | 3.64" | Utah DWR |
| July 28, 2022 | Tiger Trout | 6,240 | 2.96" | Utah DWR |
| August 9, 2021 | Tiger Trout | 10,010 | 3.29" | Utah DWR |
| April 8, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,002 | 7.76" | Utah DWR |
| February 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 888 | 7.06" | Utah DWR |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2020 | Tiger Trout | 14,878 | 3.07" | Utah DWR |
| July 16, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,024 | 3.73" | Utah DWR |
| May 7, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 6,514 | 2.98" | Utah DWR |
| May 7, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,824 | 3.16" | Utah DWR |
| May 7, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,958 | 2.65" | Utah DWR |
| October 8, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,500 | 6.59" | Utah DWR |
| October 2, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 6.59" | Utah DWR |
| September 18, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 6.59" | Utah DWR |
| August 27, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,400 | 6.38" | Utah DWR |
| July 25, 2019 | Tiger Trout | 13,700 | 2.92" | Utah DWR |
| April 29, 2019 | Tiger Trout | 44,170 | 1.02" | Utah DWR |
| April 22, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 6,901 | 7.17" | Utah DWR |
| March 14, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 5,122 | 5.39" | Utah DWR |
| January 23, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | 8.01" | Utah DWR |
| January 23, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,999 | 9.92" | Utah DWR |
| January 23, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 5,130 | 3.51" | Utah DWR |
| July 23, 2018 | Brook Trout | 11,600 | 2.92" | Utah DWR |
| April 26, 2018 | Tiger Trout | 8,952 | 2.58" | Utah DWR |
| April 25, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 16,640 | 4.2" | Utah DWR |
| April 18, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 8,780 | 5.49" | Utah DWR |
| April 11, 2018 | Tiger Trout | 12,404 | 2.19" | Utah DWR |
| November 27, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,181 | 11.6" | Utah DWR |
| November 15, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 123,209 | 2.96" | Utah DWR |
| October 3, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 720 | 11.16" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 2017 | Brook Trout | 3,457 | 2.29" | Utah DWR |
| July 5, 2017 | Brown Trout | 19,712 | 4.21" | Utah DWR |
| June 13, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 7,487 | 3.77" | Utah DWR |
| June 13, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 7,487 | 3.77" | Utah DWR |
| June 8, 2017 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| December 13, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 16,900 | 5.77" | Utah DWR |
| December 7, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 15,120 | 5.83" | Utah DWR |
| November 2, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 6,942 | 1.92" | Utah DWR |
| October 25, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 14,996 | 5.22" | Utah DWR |
| September 27, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 10,348 | 5.01" | Utah DWR |
| September 15, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 32,640 | 5.35" | Utah DWR |
| September 8, 2016 | Brook Trout | 12,830 | 3.08" | Utah DWR |
| September 8, 2016 | Brook Trout | 10,539 | 3.29" | Utah DWR |
| August 31, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 15,290 | 4.48" | Utah DWR |
| August 31, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 15,290 | 4.48" | Utah DWR |
| August 8, 2016 | Brook Trout | 18,220 | 2.68" | Utah DWR |
| August 8, 2016 | Brook Trout | 5,660 | 2.73" | Utah DWR |
| August 8, 2016 | Brook Trout | 2,540 | 2.83" | Utah DWR |
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Frequently asked
When was Lee Kay Center Pond last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Lee Kay Center Pond was last stocked August 15, 2023 with Tiger Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Lee Kay Center Pond?
Lee Kay Center Pond is stocked with Tiger Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Splake, and Lake Trout.
What time of year is Lee Kay Center Pond stocked?
Lee Kay Center Pond is typically stocked year-round, most often in April.
How often is Lee Kay Center Pond stocked?
Lee Kay Center Pond has been stocked about 8 times a year — 124 recorded stockings between 2009 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Lee Kay Center Pond?
About 1,352,819 fish have been stocked in Lee Kay Center Pond across 124 recorded events since 2009, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Lee Kay Center Pond?
Fish stocked in Lee Kay Center Pond average about 4.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Lee Kay Center Pond?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Utah freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Utah fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Lee Kay Center Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Lee Kay Center Pond typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.